A religious video has been removed from the driver’s education curriculum in the Johnston County School District in Four Oaks. A district parent reported that a teacher at South Johnston …
Day: October 29, 2019
Tennessee school has discontinued promotion of a bible study (October 29, 2019)
Campbell County Schools in Jacksboro has discontinued promotion of a bible study release time program. A district resident informed FFRF that Jacksboro Middle School has been impermissibly promoting a bible …
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FFRF’s ad featuring Steven Pinker running on ’60 Minutes’
An ad in which distinguished scientist and author Steven Pinker endorses the Freedom From Religion Foundation is airing nationally on “60 Minutes” three Sundays in a row. The first spot …
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Take action now to oppose federal funding of religious private schools
We have the opportunity to thwart a unique federal handout to religious schools. Last week, a new U.S. Senate bill was introduced that would permanently fund the Washington, D.C., …
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FFRF rebuts Kristof’s NYT ode to Christianity
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has worked tirelessly to expose the evils of religion, but not everyone is getting the message. The New York Times published an op-ed by Nicholas …
U.S. Rep. Raskin accepts FFRF’s Clarence Darrow Award
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, representing Maryland’s 8th Congressional District, has accepted the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Clarence Darrow Award, which recognizes “those who exemplify Clarence Darrow’s commitment to the law, …
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Trump admin’s tariff exemption for bibles unconstitutional, FFRF contends
The Freedom From Religious Foundation is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to reconsider its recent decision exempting bibles from China tariffs. The office recently placed bibles among …
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Texas district adds disclaimer to religious endorsement (August 29, 2019)
A Texas district will add disclaimers of district endorsement to advertising of religious events following a complaint from FFRF. It was reported to FFRF that, in May, Lubbock-Cooper High School …
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Freethought Radio — August 29, 2019
Andrew Seidel and Liz Cavell, two FFRF attorneys, fill in this week to host Freethought Radio and discuss Andrew’s Messin’ with Texas tour. The Democratic National Committee recognized the contribution …
